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What happened to all the higher education initiatives at the Capitol?

Guests

Sandy Pappas: DFL senator from St. Paul and author of the Senate higher education omnibus bill.

Tom Rukavina: chairman of the House higher education and workforce development committee.

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a higher education bill that even its chief author didn't like. The bill did not put a lid on tuition, and University of Minnesota officials say their allowance in the measure would force them to raise
undergraduate tuition by $1,100 over the next two years.

To be sure, the Senate's bill isn't the final word. The House
will pass its own version before a common plan is negotiated and
sent to the governor. The Senate also could beef up its plan if it
decides to pursue tax increases.